This post isn't meant to be preachy. We just felt that we needed to share this because there are so many who have done so much for us, and three are those who have expressed sadness over this.
We wanted to let everyone know that we are feeling those prayers. I have had so many people express their love, and yet sorrow that we aren't seeing the impact of those prayers. Kent is still sick, and struggling with chemo, so why aren't the prayers being answered? They are. We know they are and want you to know they are too. We can feel the Lord's comforting love and have seen blessings come in so many ways, many which are unexpected but appreciated. Although we aren't seeing a miraculous healing, we really are seeing so many other blessings. You have all touched our lives, even if it is hard to see what you have done. This is something that Kent, our whole family, gets to experience. That includes all the ups and downs, but we know that the Lord is always there to love and support us.
Thanks for all the love and support. We love you all. We really like this quote. We know He is near and aware of us. We really love the last part, "Every one of us is more beloved to the Lord than we can possibly understand or imagine." We know that is true and we feel that love every day.
The thing with prayers is that we sometimes don't get what we want. Of course I want Kent to be healed instantly, who doesn't? But that's not what I've been praying for. I've been praying that you both have the strength to endure this trial, and that it will be made light on your back. I think we all should realize the only way out is thru, so pressing on is the only option. So, I don't know who these people are that say you're not seeing or feeling in impact of prayers, but you have to sometimes have a different perspective on the answering part. So hang on there, you'll get thru this ... one day at a time.
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